Career Development Practitioner

Country Universities Centre Goulburn

Goulburn, NSW | Casual, approximately 240 hours a year | Versatile schedule

12-month pilot

About us

CUC Goulburn is a regional university study hub. We support locals to study an AQF qualification of their choice, with any provider. Since 2018 we have grown by adding services as we have learned what local students need: a modern campus, academic support, course advice, industry and networking events, and a widening participation program. More than 1,000 students have registered with us since we opened.

We are provider agnostic, which means we are focused on our students. Our graduates fill much-needed positions in our community.

About the role

We are now launching a career development service for our students. The person in this role will deliver a year-long pilot support students to develop skills for transitioning to the workforce.

What you will do

- Deliver one-on-one career development appointments with registered students
- Make proactive contact with students referred to the service
- Provide information and advice that helps students build strategies, skills and self-knowledge for their own career development and their transition to employment
- Refer to local services, university services, and internally to course and academic advice
- Document appointments and follow up with students
- Consult with registered students to identify what they need from careers support
- Help develop and compile career development resources suited to local students and the local labour market
- Work with CUC Goulburn staff to coordinate events within the Link&Learn; program and other events promoting industry networking and career development




- Assist with promoting the service
- Report on appointments and activities, and take part in the evaluation of the pilot

Hours and location The role is casual, at approximately 240 hours across the pilot year. How those hours are arranged is negotiable. We prefer appointments to be delivered in person at the Centre. Some work can be done remotely by agreement, and we are happy to discuss what that mix looks like. You will need to live within reasonable travelling distance of the Centre.

What you need

- Current membership of a CICA Member Association (for example CDAA), with demonstrated practice consistent with the 2026 CICA Professional Standards for Australian Career Development Practitioners and familiarity with the Australian Blueprint for Career Development
- Knowledge of the Goulburn Mulwaree region, or the ability to access, local labour market information
- Previous experience working with university students and genuine interest in creating opportunities for regional university students
- High-level interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with people one-on-one and to lead small groups and workshops
- Proven time management, administration and organisational skills, and the ability to use digital tools to support service delivery
- Demonstrated capacity to work as part of a team and contribute to a positive team environment
- Current NSW Working with Children Check, or the willingness and ability to obtain one

How to apply

Send your CV and a short cover letter addressing the above criteria to [email protected].

For a position description, or to discuss anything about the role, please reach out to the email address above.

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